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Tower of London – Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) loop from Whitechapel

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Tower of London – Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) loop from Whitechapel

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5.0

(15)

180

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Tower of London – Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) loop from Whitechapel

06:43

26.0km

140m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 139 m for 71 m

Open: • Monday-Saturday: 5:15 AM-11:00 PM • Sunday: 6:10 AM-11:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 25.8 km for 71 m

Open: • Monday-Saturday: 5:15 AM-11:00 PM • Sunday: 6:10 AM-11:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.54 km

Tower of London

Highlight • Historical Site

The Tower of London is officially Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London. With nearly 1,000 years of fascinating tales contained within its ancient stone walls, …

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3.81 km

View of the Shard

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The Shard, also Shard London Bridge, symbolizes modern London with its facade. With a height of almost 310 meters, the skyscraper is one of the tallest buildings in Europe. The …

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6.96 km

View of the London Eye from Westminster Bridge

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At 135 meters high, the London Eye is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe and was even the tallest in the world until 2004. It is more than twice as …

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7.25 km

Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben)

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Big Ben, or to give it its proper name, the Elizabeth Tower, is probably the most famous and iconic clock in the world, along with being the most photographed. It …

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7.33 km

Palace of Westminster and Big Ben

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The Palace of Westminster is a Victorian Gothic masterpiece designed by Sir Charles Barry and A.W. Pugin to replace the medieval parliament buildings which burnt to the ground in 1834. …

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14.3 km

Kensington Palace and Gardens

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One of the Royal Parks of London, Kensington Gardens was originally the private garden of the palace. Today it's a vast area of green space and links together with St …

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15.9 km

The Serpentine

Lake

16.8 km

Boy and Dolphin Fountain

Lake

18.4 km

St. James's Park Lake

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St James’s Park is the oldest Royal Park in London and features a large lake that is a sanctuary for ducks, geese, swans, and pelicans. The park includes The Mall …

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23.7 km

Leadenhall Market

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Leadenhall Market dates back to the 14th century and is situated in what was the centre of Roman London. Originally a meat, poultry and game market, it is now home …

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26.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

8.27 km

950 m

760 m

423 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

10.8 km

1.53 km

128 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

21°C

12°C

25 %

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Tower of London – Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) loop from Whitechapel

Tower of London

View of the Shard

View of the London Eye from Westminster Bridge

Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben)

Palace of Westminster and Big Ben

Kensington Palace and Gardens

St. James's Park Lake

Leadenhall Market

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